Dr. Sophia Han

Applied Violin and Concertmaster of the Southeast Missouri Symphony

Described by the Classical Voices of North Carolina as "a polished [and] fully professional
performer," violinist Sophia Han is the Assistant Professor of Upper Strings and Concertmaster
at Southeast Missouri State University. A versatile musician, Han is equally comfortable
in classical and popular music settings having performed as guest soloist with orchestras
across the US as well as appearing on tour with artists such as Michael Bublé, Audra
McDonald, and STARSET. Currently serving as the Associate Concertmaster of Paducah
Symphony Orchestra, Han has also appeared as the Assistant Concertmaster of Tallahassee
Symphony, Concertmaster of the 2016 Lake Tahoe Music Festival Orchestra, and is in
demand as an adjudicator across the nation. With degrees from Florida State University
(DM), University of Michigan (MM), and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(BM), Han's principal teachers include Corinne Stillwell, Aaron Berofsky, and the
late Richard Luby, and has participated in masterclasses with Gil Shaham, Jennifer
Koh, and Patinka Kopec, among others.